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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

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The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary.

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UK Children Who Suffer With Epilepsy May Soon See Relief

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In June of 2016, the UK voted in favor of a departure from the European Union. Unfortunately, this had a powerful impact on a small subset of residents—UK children suffering from epilepsy who had been dependent on imported medications to help control their illness. Thanks to Brexit, UK Children With Epilepsy Have Little if Any Options.

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GW suffers major blow as US sinks bid to patent cannabinoids for epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

British firm GW Pharmaceuticals is licking its wounds after US judges tossed out its attempt to patent multiple cannabinoids for epilepsy treatment following an eight-year battle. The patent, which has been embroiled in dispute since 2010, is for “the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy”.

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PA: Court orders release on medical cannabis data regarding, “how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment.”

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A panel of Commonwealth Court judges has ordered the Wolf administration to reveal how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment. Qualifying conditions include anxiety disorders, severe chronic pain and epilepsy.

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The Benefits for Medical Marijuana

LifeCannMD

Medical Marijuana in Miami, Florida: Benefits for Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Cancer, Epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis Patients with LifeCannMD LifeCannMD is a Medical Marijuana clinic located in downtown Brickell, in the heart of the Little Havana neighborhood. Cancer Treatment with Medical Marijuana in Miami with LifeCannMD.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Regulations Ohio’s medical marijuana program was established in 2016 with the passage of House Bill 523, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries.

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A New Era: MMJ Access in Ohio

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In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. Physicians evaluate the patient’s medical history and symptoms to determine if MMJ is an appropriate treatment.

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